Diminished Scale (Whole-Half)
The whole-half diminished scale alternates whole and half steps, creating an 8-note symmetrical scale. It is used over diminished chords and in jazz improvisation.
Formula: W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H
C Diminished Scale (Whole-Half): C – D – D♯ – F – F♯ – G♯ – A – B
Choose a Key
C Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) G Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) D Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) A Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) E Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) B Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) F♯ Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) F Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) B♭ Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) E♭ Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) A♭ Diminished Scale (Whole-Half) D♭ Diminished Scale (Whole-Half)
Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | W | C |
| 2 | Supertonic | H | D |
| ♭3 | Minor Mediant | W | D♯ |
| 4 | Subdominant | H | F |
| ♭5 | Tritone | W | F♯ |
| ♭6 | Minor Submediant | H | G♯ |
| 6 | Major Submediant | W | A |
| 7 | Leading Tone | H | B |